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Forward Networks, Inc. develops a network assurance and verification platform that creates a mathematical model, or digital twin, of enterprise and cloud networks. Its software helps network and security teams validate configurations, analyze reachability, troubleshoot issues, and verify compliance across multivendor infrastructure.
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Forward Networks, Inc. at a glance
Forward Networks, Inc. is a cloud infrastructure company headquartered in United States. It has raised at least $128M across the 5 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round, Series D, raised $50M in January 2023. Xcout recorded 39 job postings from Forward Networks, Inc. in the last 90 days.
Forward Networks, Inc. funding rounds
At least $128M raised across the 5 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series D | $50M | 7 named | |
| SEC Form D filing | $35M | — | |
| Series B | $16M | 1 named | |
| SEC Form D filing | $16M | — | |
| Series A | $11M | — |
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Hiring at Forward Networks, Inc.
Xcout recorded 39 job postings from Forward Networks, Inc. in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since July 2026.
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Forward Networks, Inc. competitors
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